Smart, sharp, comical and clearly authentic bars take things back to the bare essentials – a heavy bass and beat combo depicting an equally retro influence. Lil Jaundice keeps things genuine and raw, with the relentless wordplay and fuzzy late-night recording capture of Chase Of The Year.
Hip Hop
Something conceptually fresh and creatively engaging is hard to come by. Thoughtful reflections, relatable but new, framed in a way that’s distinct but also musically satisfying. Enter Atryp, with a colourful and catchy approach to hip hop, and a storyline built around the globally renowned pain chart found in doctors offices.
“Yeah I think this song that’s releasing August 15th is something to listen to. It reveals that the birth of my son came as a surprise and now I have 7 children. I reveal a conflict and struggle within myself and wondering how can I escape this torture? But the torture is everything is changing, everybody is changing but how can I keep up?”
Armed with another brand new album and a consistency of style and substance that’s currently drawing in thousands of new fans – artist and producer JADE! kindly took part in an interview. We talk about the journey to this point, the inspiration for OKI, performance plans and ambitions, and plenty more. Here’s the conversation in full.
Old-school rap production, a smooth groove and lightly doubled vocals to reinforce short, mellow yet impassioned bars. Hollow Profit reflects on the gaping void between man and a higher power, with the nostalgic fluidity and character of MORTAL MEN.
Music that consumes you, atmospheric production of a cinematic and powerful depth, followed by a smoothly united series of modern vocals – an RnB progression and gritty, revealing lyrics. J.R.MANGA pours heart, soul and integrity into the process, with the unique musical vastness and personal vulnerability of Head High.
The boldness of bass music and performative, confident rap – a hard-hitting anthem and sharp set of smart, concise bars – Crystal Lalucci captivates and awakens, with the sheer swagger and distinct dance production of Beat Pop.
Quiet confidence in the form of lo-fi indie guitar grooves and chilled, modest hip-hop – a timeless set-up and sound, with clever, relatable bars backing a smooth underlying beat. Drainhair and Roman Barks join forces, for the memorable visuals and vibe of Attention.
Introducing a hugely uplifting soul-rock anthem, from Halifax creative ensemble Soul Howe & the Swells. A uniquely genre-fusing single, inspired by and devoted to the Life Rolls On organization – empowering people with disabilities through adaptive sport experiences.
Big vibes and smooth production meet with a timeless hip-hop hook – POPMFS keeps that old-school rap swagger alive and well, with the uplifting summer jam that is Ridin Clean.
Collaboration breeds a whole new creative pulse. Tracy Grimm and bgboi encapsulate the freedom and strength of that fact, with the seven original tracks of their brand new album 4 Years Later. Blending the emo rap and hip hop backgrounds that both artists bring to the scene, Irish rapper Tracy Grimm and rising star bgboi … Continued
The iconic vocals of Snoop Dogg smoothly introduce the summer vibes and upbeat bounce of Patric Scott’s latest single Good Time. The singer, actor and artist collaborates with the hip hop legend, across a celebratory summer anthem that’s naturally a pop ear-worm.